Skeletal Flashcards
One end of a skeletal muscle usually fastens to a relatively ____ , and the other end connects to a
____ on the other side of that joint.
immovable or fixed part at a movable joint
movable part
Functions of Muscular System
Origin
Insertion
Belly
less movable end of the muscle
Origin
more movable end of the muscle
Insertion
part of the muscle between the origin and insertion
Belly
insertion of biceps brachii
Radial tuberosity
belly
biceps brachii
muscles of the head and neck includes those invloded in:
- Facial expression
- Mastication
- Movement of tongue
- Swallowing
- Voice production
- Eye Movements
- Movement of head and neck
Muscles of the head and neck
Orbicularis oculi
Orbicularis oris
Occipitofrontalis
Buccinator
closes the eyes
Orbicularis oculi
closes and protudes the lip
Orbicularis oris
raises eyebrow
occipitofrontalis
Compresses the cheeks inward
Buccinator
Muscles of facial expression
Levator labii superioris
Zygomaticus
Depressor anguli oris
depresses angle of the mouth
Levator labii superioris
Raises corner of mouth ( smiling muscle)
Zygomaticus
depresses corner of the mouth
Depressor anguli oris
Chewing
Masseter
Muscles for masticatiom
Temporalis
Masseter
Pterygoid
Tongue and swallowing muscles
Genioglossus
Hyoglossus
Styloglossus
✔ Hyoid muscles
✔ Soft palate
✔ Pharynx
✔ larynx
depresses the tongue
Genioglossus
elevates the tongue
Styloglossus
muscles for movement of head and neck
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Scalene
Includes those involved in the process of breathing
Muscles of thorax
Muscles of thorax
Scalene
Diaphragm
External intercostal
Internal intercostal
assist in breathing by elevating the first and 2nd rib
Scalene
separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity.
Diaphragm
moves during quiet breathing.
Diaphragm
Elavates thoracic floor.
Diaphragm
elevate ribs for inspiration
External intercostal
depress ribs during forced expiration
Internal intercostal
Muscles of the abdominal wall includes those involved in:
• Flexion and rotation of thevertebral column
• Compress the abdominal cavity
• Hold in and protect the abdominal organs.
Muscles of abdominal wall
Linear alba
Rectus abdominis
External and internal abdominal oblique
Transverse abdominis
Tendinous area of the abdominal wall which
consists of white connective tissue rather than muscle.
Linea alba
- center of abdomen
- compresses abdomen
- Flexes vertebral column
Rectus abdominus
- Compresses abdomen
- Flexes and rotates vertebral column
External and Internal abdominal oblique
compresses abdomen
Tranverse abdominis
Muscles acting on the vertebral column
Erector spinae muscles
Deep back muscles
Extends vertebral column
Errector spinae muscles
Extends the vertebral column and bends the vertebral
column laterally
Deep back muscles
is a ring of bone with an inferior opening that is closed by a muscular floor through which the anus and the openings of the urinary tract and reproductive tract penetrate.
Pelvis
Muscles of the pelvic and perinium
Levator ani
Bulbospongiosus
Ischiocavernosus
External anal sphincter
supports and maintains position of pelvic viscera
Levator ani
constricts urethra; erects penis and clitoris
Bulbospongiosus
compresses the base of the penis or clitoris
Ischiocavernosus
keep anal orifice closed
External anal sphincter
Muscles of upper lim includes those involved in:
• Scapular movements
• Arm Movements
• Forearm Movements
• Supination and Pronation
• Wrist and Finger Movements
Scapular movement
Pectoralis minor
Serratus anterior
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
Rhomboids
Arm movement
Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Deltoid
forms the upper chest
Pectoralis major
swimmers muscle
Latissimus dorsi
rounded mass of the shoulder
Deltoid
Rotator cuff muscles in arm movement
Sits
Supraspinatus (abduction)
Infraspinatus (external rotation)
Teres minor (external rotation)
Subscapularis (internal rotation)
Arm muscles
Tricpes brachii
Biceps brachii
Brachalis
extends elbow
Triceps brachii
flexes elbow and shoulder
Biceps brachii
flexes elbow
Brachalis
Anterior of forearm movement
Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Anterior of forearm movement
Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Posterior of forearm movement
Tricpes brachii